In this weeks New York City edition of cityguide.com they have an article on Central Park. They say that most out-of-towners can’t spare the time to really explore the park so they miss the secrets and stick to the “greatest hits.” That they "hit" the popular well known spots such as The Pond, the Zoo, the Reservoir, the Sheep Meadow, and Strawberry Fields which are lovely, but there’s much more to discover.
Far fewer tourists visit the northern (or uptown in NYC-speak) half of the park, which contains dramatic rock outcroppings, shady glades, streams, and waterfalls. Another missed area is the Ramble, a 36-acre refuge in the center of the park between 73rd and 79th Street. is a mecca for birdwatchers.
Every summer, temporary art installations are introduced to Central Park, but there’s plenty to see all year round. Some of the famous statues are Alice in Wonderland and Balto, but others might leave a visitors scratching their head when they see the statue of a 15th Century Polish Grand Duke.
To see and read what you might be missing out on, you can read the article in its entirety by clicking here.